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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Plan (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts, and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. Primary responsibility for the promotion and financial support of the arts at all levels is devolved to the Arts Council. A grant of over €58 million has been provided to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme was launched on 31 March 2015. One of the core objectives of the programme is to encourage and facilitate participation by, and the inclusion of, the citizens of Ireland to the greatest extent possible in the programme of events to commemorate this significant centenary. The programme is underpinned by five intersecting and overlapping themes:...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Various events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign were held on the 25 and 26 April 2016 last. The Tánaiste, Minister Alex White and Minister of State Ó Ríordáin attended the Dawn Service, hosted by the Australian Ambassador at the Military Cemetery, Grangegorman on Saturday the 25th. I attended the Service of Remembrance organised by the New...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will be aware that that the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme was launched by Government on 31st March. The Youth and Imagination strand of the programme places children and young people at the heart of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. It provides a platform to our children and young people to articulate their views on the events and ideals of 1916. Through creative and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions, is the responsibility of the Irish Film Board. This includes assistance with locations for the making of films. The Film Board has a good track record of using Irish scenery as a major asset in attracting film makers to Ireland. Detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Data (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: 160 applications under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme for raised bog special areas of conservation have been received and acknowledged by my Department in respect of Mouds Bog and 60 applications in respect of Ballynafagh Bog in County Kildare. A total of 320 annual payments, 146 turf deliveries and 24 once-off incentive payments have been made in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions No. 654 of 10 February 2015 and No. 169 of 11 March 2015. I am aware that concerns have been raised regarding certain aspects of the proposed bye-laws that Waterways Ireland intends to make in order to enhance the management of the canals for all canal users. Waterways Ireland undertook a public consultation process in relation to the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: In line with the Programme for Government, my Department recognises the importance of our heritage sites, both natural and built, to Ireland’s economy and society. Our heritage assets continue to offer vital opportunities for the provision of important cultural, social and employment benefits throughout the country. In this regard, figures available for 2013 show that some 3.5...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. Officials of my Department have been in contact with the applicant and with other family members in relation to related applications for compensation in respect of the same bog plot. My officials are in the...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: We tidied up and finished off a lot of the ghost estates.

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Many Deputies will remember the last time an Irish Government delivered a significant economic statement in the month of April. It was back in 2009 when Fianna Fáil rushed through an emergency budget in a bid to plug the ever widening gap in the public finances. It did not work, of course, and the decisions that followed that emergency budget plunged the country into deep crisis....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (29 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme places a special focus on the Seven Signatories of the Proclamation. A number of specific projects and activities in the programme relate to the Seven Signatories and individual signatories will also be remembered in a wide variety of ways. In regard to the naming or renaming of any street, this is, under law, a matter for the relevant local authority.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (29 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Natura 2000 is the centrepiece of EU nature and biodiversity policy. It is an EU-wide network of nature protection areas established under the 1992 Habitats Directive. The aim of the network is to assure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats. It is comprised of special areas of conservation (also referred to as sites of community importance in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Maintenance (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I have been informed by Waterways Ireland that the project is currently at the final stages of environmental consultations. Following the completion of those consultations, a planning application will be submitted. Subject to planning approval being granted and availability of funding, works are programmed to commence on site in June 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland, like all EU Member States, is bound by the requirements of the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive. These Directives aim to ensure the protection of habitats and species which have been selected for conservation within special areas of conservation and special protection areas. The Directives have been transposed into national law under the European Communities (Birds and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Staff (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department is currently recruiting to fill the position referred to by the Deputy for the 2015 visitor season. This post was advertised in a local newspaper on 24th, 25th and 26th March 2015 and on my Department’s website. The position is being filled through an open, competitive and merit-based recruitment process, which assesses the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 507, 510 and 514 together. Bull Island is monitored regularly by officers from the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department. Despite these efforts and those of local landowners, the hare population there has remained at very low levels for the past 20 years. A 1995 estimate put the population at 15-20 animals. Since then there has...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not have any funding scheme to assist with the establishment and running costs of céilí bands. In previous years, my Department has provided funding for the Music Capital Scheme managed by Music Network that provides funding towards the cost of musical instruments. In 2014 funding of €209,000 was provided under this scheme. Details of the allocations...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Many projects are being undertaken responding to the increased interest of Irish participation in World War 1 and reflecting the commitment of community groups, with varying levels of facilitation and practical support from local authorities. It should be noted that, while my Department is happy to provide advice and assistance in relation to local initiatives, they are generally funded...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts, and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. Primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council, although funded by my...